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Chuck Jabaley proudly displays his trophy as the 1994 Tennessee Open champ.

Chuck Jabaley proudly displays his trophy as the 1994 Tennessee Open champ.

FANNIN COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
By Mike Harper ---- A Fannin County native, Chuck Jabaley, attended elementary school locally and West Fannin High School as a freshman in 1966-67.
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See Figure [A]

REBELS ADVANCE IN STATE TITLE HUNT

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
[A] The Fannin County High School wrestling team is shown Friday, January 14, after qualifying for Elite 8 Dual Team Playoffs by defeating Booker T. Washington 76-3 and Toombs County 37-31 in Sweet 16 matches held at Fannin County High School.
Fannin County’s Becca Ledford is fouled as she goes up for a layup against Pepperell Wednesday, January 19, at Fannin High.

Fannin County’s Becca Ledford is fouled as she goes up for a layup against Pepperell Wednesday, January 19, at Fannin High.

Lady Rebels beat Pepperell to stay perfect in region play

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Fannin County Lady Rebels kept their perfect region record intact Wednesday, January 19, when they hosted Pepperell’s Lady Dragons. Fourteen points from Ellie Cook and 13 from Courtney Davis led Fannin to a 57-31 win and a 6-0 record in Region 7AA.
Patty Callihan, third from left, is shown with her West Fannin teammates, from left, Shirley Buchanan, Pat Chancey, Becky Zachary and Eva Jean Welch.

Patty Callihan, third from left, is shown with her West Fannin teammates, from left, Shirley Buchanan, Pat Chancey, Becky Zachary and Eva Jean Welch.

Patty Callihan led the way for full court play

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
By Mike Harper Webster defines a pioneer as “a person who is one of the first people to do something.” The name certainly fit Patty Callihan during her basketball career at West Fannin High School from 1971 through 1975.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Boggs scores 18 against Polk County

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Class AA Polk County was too powerful for the Copper Basin Cougars when the teams met on the basketball court in Benton Tuesday, January 11. In their first of two meetings scheduled this season, Polk County put 64 points on the board while holding the visitors to 44.
Landon Norton scored 17 points in Fannin County’s region win over Dade County.

Landon Norton scored 17 points in Fannin County’s region win over Dade County.

Rebels bring home big region win with 64-62 defeat of Dade

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Bryson Wright led a third quarter charge for the Fannin County Rebels that gave the team its second region win, 64-62, Friday night in Trenton, Georgia. The Rebels went toe-to-toe with the Dade County Wolverines for the first 16 minutes of the contest.
The Fannin County Middle School eighth grade Lady Rebels won the FCA Christmas Tournament by going undefeated. Shown following their title win are, from left, front, Maggie Ledford and Izzie Jabaley; second row, Elizabeth Powell, Kennedy Mason, Myla Rogers, Halle Walton, Albany Cole, and Noley Nations; and, back, Bridgett Allen, Reese Lewis, Lexi Gravely and Avi Ethington. Not pictured are Head Coach Tasha Anderson and Assistant Coach Morgan Helton.

The Fannin County Middle School eighth grade Lady Rebels won the FCA Christmas Tournament by going undefeated. Shown following their title win are, from left, front, Maggie Ledford and Izzie Jabaley; second row, Elizabeth Powell, Kennedy Mason, Myla Rogers, Halle Walton, Albany Cole, and Noley Nations; and, back, Bridgett Allen, Reese Lewis, Lexi Gravely and Avi Ethington. Not pictured are Head Coach Tasha Anderson and Assistant Coach Morgan Helton.

FCMS Lady Rebels win title

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
The Fannin County Middle School eight grade girls team went undefeated in four games to win the FCA Christmas Tournament at the Fannin County Recreation Center. Paced by a 14-point effort from Maggie Ledford, the young Lady Rebels defeated Gilmer County 36-26 in the championship game.
Fannin County’s Jenna Young shows off some of the Lady Rebel defense that is keeping opponents in check this season as she takes on a Gilmer County opponent Sunday in Ellijay.

Fannin County’s Jenna Young shows off some of the Lady Rebel defense that is keeping opponents in check this season as she takes on a Gilmer County opponent Sunday in Ellijay.

Lady Rebels declaw Lady Cats 64-40

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Gilmer County’s Lady Cats had their claws sharpened in hopes of springing a senior night surprise on Fannin County Saturday afternoon, January 8, in Ellijay. But it didn’t take the Lady Rebels long to remove those claws and take the spring out of the Lady Cats.
Seniors were honored last Friday night when the Fannin County High School Rebels hosted Gordon Central. Shown following the ceremony recognizing their individual accomplishments and future plans are, from left, Emily Turner, Elizabeth Ann Arp, Kiersten Queen, Kaleb Green, Landon Norton, Jordan Bennett, Reagan York, Becca Ledford and Jenna Young.

Seniors were honored last Friday night when the Fannin County High School Rebels hosted Gordon Central. Shown following the ceremony recognizing their individual accomplishments and future plans are, from left, Emily Turner, Elizabeth Ann Arp, Kiersten Queen, Kaleb Green, Landon Norton, Jordan Bennett, Reagan York, Becca Ledford and Jenna Young.

FANNIN HIGH SENIORS HONORED

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
e nior nights have become a rite of passage during high school sporting events. The festivities have grown to be filled with fond farewells and memories of the past. Not so for the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball teams, especially the last two.
Lady Rebel Ava Queen eyes a three-point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team.

Lady Rebel Ava Queen eyes a three-point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team.

Fannin falls to Jefferson Dragonettes

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
The Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team came up short when they faced Region 8AAAA opponent the Jefferson Dragonettes Wednesday, December 29, in the Kelly King Holiday Classic basketball tournament. The Lady Rebels battled and kept the game close, but ultimately fell 64-44.